Gill’s Greatest Shave
Gillian Whiteley held a fundraising BBQ in
Lachlan Street in December raising money
towards her goal of $4,000 for Gill’s Greatest
Shave, raising funds for the Lukemia
Foundation.
Gillian Whitley and Fi Gaston raising funds for Gill’s Greatest Shave for
the Leukemia Foundation which takes place at the South Hay Hotel on
14th March, 2014.
From Gillians facebook page: “A BIG
THANKS to Mackers Meats for the snags.
Harrison's IGA for the water and soft drink.
Robbo's Hot Bread for the bread and the
South Hay Pub for their support for the street
BBQ.” A hamper for raffle was also kindly
donated by the ANZ BANK Hay. Gillian also
thanked the Scouts and Jacko “for coming to
the rescue with a BBQ, much appreciated! “
“Please inform everyone the total now stands
at $2602.45, that's 65% of my target.
Hay Night Rodeo Working Bee
Getting ready for 8th February, Night
Rodeo, the Hay Rodeo Club held a
working bee at the Rodeo grounds.
Clean up of weeds, fixing speaker
wires and building a pop hole for the
safety of clowns and workers ,were
priorities for the day. The Hay Rodeo
Club is run by volunteers who work
hard all year to ensure an enjoyable
experience for spectators and riders.
In 2013 it was decided to change from
a day time event to the new evening
time starting 6pm for the Rodeo;
Slack and Gymkhana start at 3.30pm.
Mrs Bean & the Coffee Machine,
Snow Cones, Outback Traders
(clothing), Cowhides & Sheepskin
Products, Side Show Alley (Clowns,
Bungee Jumping, Jumping Castle,
Walk on Water), Flashing toys for
boys & girls, Big Al the Comedy
Clown, Ice Creams & at least 5 hours
of Thrills & Spills with Bulls, Steer
Wrestling, Team Roping, Barrel
Racing, Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Calf
Roping, Breakaway Roping, Junior
Barrel Racing, Junior Steer Ride,
Steer Challenge Race and Gymkhana
will be on the schedule for the night,
according to the Hay Rodeo Club
Group’s Face Book page; “The Hay
Rodeo is shaping up to be a great
night for young and old alike, so come
on down and enjoy a great evening's
entertainment.”
the Rough Stock Contractor is JP Gill
& Sons and Steers will be supplied by
the Auldist Family of Hay.
Patrons are advised to please
remember there is No BYO alcohol
permitted through the gates. Bar
facilities are available on-site.
The Club is happy to announce that
Anthony Hyde and Alex ‘Pickles’
Curtis working with a ’bushman’s
hammer’.
Fred Spain, Garry Congdon,
Dennis Curtis, Frog Edwards,
Yvonne Domaille (Pres), Garry
May, Brian Eames. Behind ‘Frog’
is the ‘pop hole’, a safe area to
escape to if chased by bulls/
horses.
Many others helped out at the
working bee but were a little
camera shy.
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